Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Ces in a nutshell. Literally.

"Will you please draw me drawing an acorn?"

"Sure! Will you please draw me drawing you drawing an acorn?"

This is my dearest friend Ces, painter and illustrator extraordinaire. She is, by far, the most prolific creator of astounding trees and acorns and elephants and bald babies and slender women in stylish clothing that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her passion is unbridled. Her wit and intelligence and playful mischief are explosive. It is impossible to fit such an enormous personality into one tiny little nutshell. But I tried anyway.

Ces asked me to draw her drawing an acorn, so I did. She is drawing an acorn on an acorn in an acorn. I agreed to draw her on the condition that she draw me drawing her. And so she did. To see her incredible and mind-blowing rendition, please click here.

Now for the real challenge. Is anyone willing to draw Ces drawing me drawing her drawing an acorn on an acorn in an acorn? Hmmmmmm?

66 comments:

Oh my gosh, I do believe I've stumbled into the women's corner. Quite a warm and cuddly blog you have here. I just want to say how much I love that painting you did of the one-eyed, green, blow-hole monster staring at the child. That is a really wonderful painting. Great story telling. Okay, back to the garage to re-center myself in the universe. -Ted

This is sooo gorgeous Bella.. aha even the viking helmet for her 'man 'the viking'..The sleeping one and the little ele' nearly made me pee my pants with cuteness.. and then the wee caterpillar didn't want to miss outAwesomeness!!!

Thank you very much my dearest Bella! You honor me and I am grateful. I think I will celebrate by drinking a cup of coffee and eating a slice of my daughter's birthday cake. The cake is yelling at me "Come eat me! Eat me!" I will be kind and oblige. Thank you once again. I think Captain Dumbass should draw us. Drawing me in stick figures would be a compliment.

~you two are a riot of the sweetest kind...the friendship you behold is unconditional and felt through both your words and images you share...such a honor to witness the kindred relationship you share with one another...how could one not simply adore this little nut drawing...much love light and blessings be with you always~

**head spins and pops off** OMGoodness, toooooooo adorable! Look at those chubby little knees! I want to pinch them. Gently. Everything you said about Ces, YES YES YES. She is all that and more. So much more indeed. Must visit her now. You is DeLovely ♥♥♥ Deb

Thats so great what you and your friend created. It is more than just drawings. It´s an own world. It is like an own universe.I love what you created.And I am happy for you are having a friendship like that.xoxoJanine

Hi, Bella. I hate to bother you, but since you were so kind to post such a sweet review of my book on my blog, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind posting a comment on my website under the "Please Leave A Comment" section. If you like, you can just copy and paste the same post you wrote on my art blog. I would do it myself, but I would never want to do that without your permission. No pressure. If you are not up for it, I totally understand. Still and always will be a huge fan of yours.

I bet Ces loved this! It's always imperative to view your art in larger form. There are so many details I don't want to miss! I love every little detail, Bella.Can I have that chandelier in my dining room? With the butterfly?

You and Ces are such a creative riot together! I’m Ces loves this!!! The viking hat is the topper! Simply wonderful Bella. I’m so glad that you and Ces share your “nutty” relationship with the world! It refreshes us!

How did I miss this post???? I came over to say, yes, I agree...art supplies trump diamonds every day and I find a baby Ces hard at work on an acorn! (okay, the 25th was my anniversary...my mind could have been elsewhere!)Wonderful Bella! I think you should have this made poster-sized.... ;-)

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I'm an advertiser-turned psychologist-turned stay-at-home mom, caught between yearnings for intellectual stimulation and creative explosion and not being able to do either with full conviction.